CCIS CCIS Suicide Risk Assessment & Prevention

Question 1

Which mnemonic is commonly used by crisis counselors to assess suicide risk factors?

Accepted Answer

IS PATH WARM

Answer

SLAP

Answer

CAGE

Answer

AUDIT

Question 2

A client states they have a plan, the means available, and a set timeline. This represents which level of suicide risk?

Accepted Answer

High risk

Answer

Low risk

Answer

Moderate risk

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No risk

Question 3

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Measure suicide risk ideation and behavior intensity

Answer

Diagnose depression

Answer

Assess substance use history

Answer

Evaluate trauma exposure

Question 4

Lethal means counseling in suicide prevention involves:

Accepted Answer

Reducing access to firearms and other lethal methods

Answer

Prescribing antidepressants

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Teaching relaxation techniques

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Hospitalization of all at-risk individuals

Question 5

A protective factor that may reduce suicide risk in a client is:

Accepted Answer

Strong reasons for living and social support

Answer

Social isolation

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Access to lethal means

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History of multiple attempts

Question 6

After a client discloses suicidal ideation, the crisis specialist should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Ask about the presence of a plan, means, and intent

Answer

Immediately call 911

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Refer to outpatient therapy

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Advise the client to call a friend